Silk: South Korea exports to Italy
HS chapter 50 · 견 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $69,553 of silk (HS 50) to Italy, down 7.4% from September 2026 and up 459.5% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of silk (HS 50) to Italy totalled $798,133, up 68.0% from the 12 months before ($475,121).
Italy took 3.9% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 3rd of 53 destinations (4th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Italy over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $197.59 per kg of net weight, compared with $230.22 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Italy in October 2026 were $151,727 (down 18.7% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $82,174 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $70K | +459.5% | 352 kg | $197.59 | $152K | 925 kg |
| September 2026 | $75K | +122.7% | 427 kg | $175.89 | $118K | 556 kg |
| August 2026 | $8,378 | -39.3% | 37 kg | $226.43 | $89K | 339 kg |
| July 2026 | $241K | +56.3% | 1.1 t | $228.39 | $247K | 1.2 t |
| June 2026 | $18K | -51.6% | 70 kg | $256.33 | $122K | 405 kg |
| May 2026 | $82K | +155.2% | 370 kg | $222.56 | $89K | 600 kg |
| April 2026 | $29K | -22.7% | 142 kg | $203.61 | $58K | 315 kg |
| March 2026 | $19K | +63.1% | 78 kg | $238.58 | $47K | 181 kg |
| February 2026 | $69K | +169.4% | 297 kg | $233.65 | $31K | 237 kg |
| January 2026 | $34K | -12.2% | 151 kg | $228.46 | $54K | 275 kg |
| December 2025 | $42K | +78.0% | 174 kg | $242.86 | $88K | 543 kg |
| November 2025 | $110K | +103.8% | 480 kg | $229.07 | $172K | 1.4 t |
| October 2025 | $12K | +16.0% | 54 kg | $230.22 | $187K | 1.2 t |
| September 2025 | $34K | -38.3% | 124 kg | $271.99 | $96K | 694 kg |
| August 2025 | $14K | -54.9% | 58 kg | $237.98 | $36K | 417 kg |
| July 2025 | $154K | +206.2% | 617 kg | $250.05 | $36K | 191 kg |
| June 2025 | $37K | – | 161 kg | $230.10 | $99K | 550 kg |
| May 2025 | $32K | +219.0% | 152 kg | $212.32 | $200K | 857 kg |
| April 2025 | $37K | -13.8% | 177 kg | $211.34 | $73K | 377 kg |
| March 2025 | $11K | -30.7% | 56 kg | $203.73 | $81K | 531 kg |
| February 2025 | $26K | -55.9% | 95 kg | $271.13 | $96K | 543 kg |
| January 2025 | $39K | -43.3% | 195 kg | $201.49 | $43K | 234 kg |
| December 2024 | $24K | -58.2% | 88 kg | $269.80 | $244K | 1.6 t |
| November 2024 | $54K | +47.4% | 253 kg | $213.25 | $207K | 1.6 t |
Exports FOB, imports CIF, US dollars. Weight is net weight. "vs year earlier" compares export value with the same month one year before and is left blank when that month was under $10,000. Source: Korea Customs Service, via data.go.kr.
Largest headings exported to Italy
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5007 | Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste | $798K | 100.0% | +68.0% | $70K |
See also: Silk to all countries · all exports to Italy